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  11. C-c Motif Chemokine Ligand 2 And Chemokine Receptor 2 In Cardiovascular And Neural Aging And Aging-related Diseases

C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 2 and Chemokine Receptor 2 in Cardiovascular and Neural Aging and Aging-Related Diseases

David Guo1, Wuqiang Zhu2, Hongyu Qiu1,3

  • 1Cardiovascular Translational Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine-Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|August 29, 2024

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Chronic inflammation drives aging and related diseases. The C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 and receptor 2 (CCL2-CCR2) pathway is a key factor in aging, offering potential therapeutic targets for age-related conditions.

Area of Science:

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  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Aging is a major risk factor for chronic diseases.
  • Chronic inflammation is a key mediator of aging and age-related conditions.
  • The C-C motif chemokine ligand 2 and receptor 2 (CCL2-CCR2) signaling pathway is implicated in aging processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in understanding CCL2-CCR2 signaling in aging.
  • To explore the role of CCL2-CCR2 in cardiovascular and neural aging.
  • To investigate the therapeutic potential of targeting CCL2-CCR2 in aging-related disorders.

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